Summary
Throughout theFalloutseries, we have had the chance to explore multiple regions of post-apocalyptic America as they begin to repopulate and, in some areas, even thrive in this new world. Regions like southern California, the Mojave Wasteland, the Capital Wasteland, and the Commonwealth in New England were able to show us a lot the world of Fallout had to offer, but there is much more out there we haven’t seen yet.
Wherever Bethesda decides to take us next, it will undoubtedly have the same levels of detail and uniqueness as previous locales. There are, however, some very specific and interesting places that might be perfect for next, or future, entries in the Fallout series.
8Alaska
The Final Frontier
The Chinese invasion of Alaska was the tipping point in the Fallout universe that set the two great powers of the United States and China down the path of nuclear armageddon. While we did get to see a tiny bit of Alaska inFallout 3through the Operation: Anchorage DLC, there should be much more out there.
Visiting the ruins of old Anchorage while traversing the frozen tundra of the region would make for an interesting setting, as well as discovering old US and Chinese military encampments along the way. Also, the thought of mutant polar bears is both equally exciting and terrifying.
7Hawaii
Wasteland In Paradise?
Not much is known about America’s 50th state in the Fallout universe. Being far out in the Pacific Ocean and nowhere near any major nation’s coastline could have provided Hawaii some amount of protection from the nukes dropping during the Great War.
Whether the islands of Hawaii are intact or not, it would serve to be a unique setting for a Fallout game, as you could traverse each island. Being set on an island chain, a naval component to the game wouldn’t be too unusual either, which would be a Fallout first. DLC expansions could even include visiting other islands in Micronesia, and maybe even Guam.
6Chicago
The Windy City
Chicago and the greater Midwest is actually a region of the post-war United States that we know some things about. We know from previous entries and lore that the Brotherhood of Steel has a relatively strong presence in the region. The Enclave also seems to have, or had, a base of operations there too.
The ruins of Chicago would make a great location to explore, with many famous landmarks and buildings that dot the landscape. If Bethesda decides to take us there in any future Fallout game, don’t be too surprised.
5Texas
Home Of The Rangers
Texas has many different population centers that would make great locations to explore in post-war America, regardless if you wish to focus on just one city or the entire state as a whole. The eastern, more lush parts of the state would contrast nicely with the western, more desert areas too.
The Desert Rangers are also a faction worth exploring more while in the Lone Star State. With lore stating the rangers came out of the old Texas Rangers, there should be more to learn about their origins while traipsing around Texas.
4Florida
Gators And Nukes
While there hasn’t been much material or lore surrounding Florida and the southeastern part of America yet in universe, the region would make a fantastic setting for a new game. With over 200 years of neglect, Florida is sure to be very swampy and vibrant with mutated wildlife.
Imagine exploring the nuclear everglades only to stumble upon a nest of radioactive gators. Or radioactive pythons. Or radioactive anything really. The game would probably be the most popular Florida Man simulator ever made,complete with power armor and nuke launchers, which would be hilarious in its own right.
3Colorado
Ave Caesar!
We’ve come close to Colorado and the eastern side of the Colorado River inFallout: New Vegas, but we haven’t truly seen what life is like over there yet. There should be plenty of lore and history to discover, as well as major cities like Denver to explore.
We know that Caesar’s Legion is the de facto power in the area, so they will probably be one of the strongest, if not the biggest, factions in the region. Being able to explore or see how wastelanders deal with the Rocky Mountains would also be an interesting thing to expand on as well.
2New York City
Big Apple Or Big Boom?
Being the nation’s largest city, New York is probably a no-brainer as an eventual location for the future of the series. Having a ton of interesting landmarks, like the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty, as well as an extensive underground subway system to explore, the Big Apple would have countless things to do within it.
The surrounding metro area would also make good locations to explore as well. Venturing across the East River and Hudson River into Long Island and New Jersey respectively would greatly expand on the amount of things to do or places to see in the wasteland.
1China
Fallout Going International
Bucking the trend of every entry in the Fallout series to date, if there is any location most worthy visiting outside the United States, it would have to be China, the other great superpower of the world pre-war.China and America were the main combatants of the Great War before the bombs started flying, and had military presence in each other’s countries.
It would be very interesting to see the “other side” ideologically and geographically from the United States, and exploring cities like Beijing or seeing the remnants of the Great Wall of China would probably be a sight to behold. And if Fallout would still like to keep the “American” perspective of the series, there are most likely plenty of American ruins and military encampments from the great war scattered all over the Chinese Wasteland.
